The Plants
Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' hedging
spindletree
£9.00
A very dense, compact form of euonymus with very small dark green leaves. This plant works well when used as a smaller accent, or when grouped for use as a very low-growing hedge.
Type
- Shrubs
Foliage: Evergreen
Hardiness: Hardy
Vigour: Medium growing
Uses
- Beds and borders
- Flower arranging
- Cottage style garden
- Slopes/banks
- Contemporary style garden
- Japanese style garden
- Containers
- Gravel garden
Special features
- Low maintenance
- Drought tolerant
- Evergreen
- Ground cover
- Winter interest
Care instructions
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tip prune young plants in mid to late spring to encourage bushy growth. Remove any reverted green-leaved shoots as soon as they appear, cutting them back to the original branch.
Dimensions
Size: Small
Pot size: 9cm
Eventual height: 100cm
Eventual spread: 50cm
Positions
- Light shade
- Sun
- Shade
Aspects
- South
- West
Soil types
- Sandy
- Normal
- Clay
Soil pH ranges
- Acid
- Neutral
- Alkaline
Special conditions
- Dry shade
- Exposed